Parametric Shipping Container

An OpenSCAD script to create models of shipping containers for home design.

• Specify the container size (20' or 40')
• Specify the container height (standard or High Cube)
• Specify the scale e.g. 1:100
• Decide if you want the 'ridges' or not
• Decide if you want a roof lid printing or not
• Define any number of openings, windows, internal walls and text

To define various aspects of the container, find the 'CONTAINER = [' line in the script, then add as many items as you like (the script comes with a sample - you'll obviously want to replace the items, but they serve as a good example of how to create a container).

Opening

A hole in the container from floor to ceiling.

Example: opening(dir="s", x=0.25, width=4),

• dir: the side you want the opening on... "n", "s", "e", "w"
• x: the position (in m) to start the opening
• width: the width (in m) of the opening

Window

A window in the container (you'll need to include platforms when slicing)

Example: window(dir="n", x=0.75, y=0.8, width=1.8, height=1.2),

• dir: the side you want the window on... "n", "s", "e", "w"
• x: the position (in m) to start the window
• y: the height off the ground (in m) of the window
• width: the width (in m) of the window
• height: the height (in m) of the window

Wall

An internal wall in the container.

Example: wall(dir="h", x=1, y=1.2, length=1.5),

• dir: the horizontal/vertical direction of the wall... "h", "v"
• x: the position (in m) to start the wall
• y: the position (in m) to start the wall
• length: the length (in m) of the wall

Text

Text embedded in the floor of the container (unfortunately it can'tyet be rotated)

Example: text(text="Bed 1", x=3.0, y=1.7, size=8),

• text: the text to show (keep it short!)
• x: the position (in m) to start the text
• y: the position (in m) to start the text
• size: the text font size

Walls and Text are a bit hit and miss... keep adjusting the values and previewing the model until it looks good!

Note: I'm new to this OpenSCAD stuff, so happy to hear comments/suggestions for improvements :D

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

RepRap

Printer:

Rafts:

No

Supports:

Resolution:

0.2mm

Infill:

Notes:

Supports are only required if you have any windows in the container.

Category: Buildings & Structures